Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,660 or more. The middle half of stationary engineers and boiler operators in Providence earn between $60,510 and $83,460.
- $53K10th
- $61K25th
- $67KMedian
- $83K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,980 | $5,998 | $34.61 |
| Median | $66,550 | $5,546 | $32.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,510 | $5,042 | $29.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,460 | $6,955 | $40.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Stationary engineers and boiler operators in Providence earn 4% more than the Rhode Island average ($69,050) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($83,960). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $78,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $71,980 | $66,550 | $53,280 | $96,660 | 90 |
| Rhode Island | $69,050 | $63,330 | $53,280 | $86,740 | 60 |
| United States | $83,960 | $78,620 | $50,590 | $125,390 | 28,250 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $71,980, a single filer in Providence takes home about $57,386 a year, or $4,782 a month and $2,207 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $57,386 | $4,782 |
| Working in MA | $56,189 | $4,682 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for stationary engineers and boiler operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $71,980 buys what about $70,726 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$77,600
- Boston, MA$86,980
- Hartford, CT$92,250
- Springfield, MA$73,160
- Waterbury, CT$86,350
- Bridgeport, CT$99,590
Highest-paying cities for stationary engineers and boiler operators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,680).
- San Francisco, CA$118,680
- San Jose, CA$118,020
- Vallejo, CA$116,550
- Springfield, IL$114,300
- Chicago, IL$110,200
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in Providence: questions
How much do stationary engineers and boiler operators make an hour in Providence?
$34.60 an hour on average, and $31.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level stationary engineers and boiler operators salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the stationary engineers and boiler operators take-home pay in Providence?
About $57,386 a year ($4,782 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,980. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do stationary engineers and boiler operators earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8021; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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